All-Boys Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 all-boys boarding schools serving 9,305 students located throughout the United States and Canada.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 9,305
  • Average Tuition: $58,045
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,223
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 66%
  • % Students Boarding: 74%
  • % International Students: 19%
  • % Students of Color: 31%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 9,305
  • Average Tuition: $58,045
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,223
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 66%
  • % Students Boarding: 74%
  • % International Students: 19%
  • % Students of Color: 31%

Top All-Boys Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
All-boys
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
(6)
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our beautiful 750 acre campus is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a lovely 30 minute drive from Charlottesville Virginia. We take full advantage our location to help boys channel their energy, hone their leadership skills, foster respect for the environment, enhance their self esteem, and learn the value of teamwork.
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
Bridgton Academy Photo
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
Tuition listed
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Christ School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
The Fessenden School Photo
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Just a few miles from the heart of Washington, D.C., Georgetown Prep's 90-acre campus feels more like a small college than a high school.
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(4)
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
Marine Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
New Summit Academy Costa Rica Photo - Our location in Costa Rica is no accident. Costa Rica is an experiential learner's paradise.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 26 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
Alajuela Province, Nueva Cumbre
Atenas, Costa Rica 20501
18006099496
The Phelps School Photo - At Phelps, students are at the heart of all we do. We educate boys in grades 6-12 from potential to purpose.
Gr: 6-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
All-boys
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(443) 386-2199
Riverside Military Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 1,150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 224-1304
(16)
St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 89%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 82%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Salisbury School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 319 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
All-boys
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
(2)
South Kent School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
40 Bulls Bridge Rd
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
Subiaco Academy Photo - Named by Architecture Digest as one of "The World's Most Beautiful Boarding Schools," the modified Romanesque style architecture was rebuilt in 1959 using native sandstone taken from our own quarries about a mile northeast of the Abbey.
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
(4)
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 264 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
(1)
Woodberry Forest School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 51%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many all-boys boarding schools are there?
There are 28 all-boys boarding schools.
What is the average tuition cost of all-boys boarding schools?
The average tuition cost of all-boys boarding schools is $58,045 per year.
What is the oldest all-boys boarding school?
Georgetown Preparatory School, founded in 1789, is the oldest all-boys boarding school.
Which all-boys boarding school has the lowest acceptance rate?
Salisbury School has the lowest acceptance rate (33%) among all-boys boarding schools.
Which all-boys boarding school has the highest average SAT scores?
Subiaco Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1420) among all-boys boarding schools.

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